Drills=Skills Show 01 – 2017-18 Tumbling Rules

On the first Drills=Skills show, Sean Guzman, David Petty, Shea Crawford & special guest Debbie Love discuss the changes to the tumbling rules which will start in August, 2017.

Highlights:

• Level 1 – Changes to round off connections
• Level 2 – No turning after back handsprings
• Level 3 – Now requires a clear pause or step after punch fronts/aerial skills. The safety is discussed along with how it can help the industry moving forward.
• The addition of front twisting in restricted 5 now opens the door for more skills and for front and back tumbling to align.

The show closes with discussions of Tiny ages 5-6 and Tiny Exhibition 3-5. Debbie goes into detail about how alternative curriculum directed at younger athletes can positively impact a gym’s bottom line! Tune in next week to hear the show discuss Standing Fulls! Resources:

• Steve Butcher on the proposed tumbling rule changes
• Debbie Love’s Preschool Curriculum